7 accredited Nebraska schools graduated 119 EMT students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what EMTs earn in Nebraska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025
29 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this private nonprofit four-year institution, the most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $45,000.
This public two-year college in Douglas County graduated 19 EMT students in 2023–24, the 4th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,060 ($4,590 out of state).
Public two-year college in Lincoln that reported 14 EMT graduates in 2023–24, the 5th-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,912 ($3,500 out of state).
This private nonprofit four-year institution in Lancaster County graduated 1 EMT student in 2023–24. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $26,640.
This public two-year college in Lincoln County graduated 26 EMT students in 2023–24, the 2nd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,120 ($4,050 out of state).
Public two-year college in Grand Island that reported 21 EMT graduates in 2023–24, the 3rd-most in the state. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $2,880 ($4,320 out of state).
9 EMT credentials awarded in 2023–24 at this public two-year college. Annual in-district tuition (before fees): $3,240 ($4,530 out of state).
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We list 7 accredited Nebraska schools that graduated EMT students in 2023–24, 5 of them public. Together they awarded 119 EMT credentials that year.
Most Nebraska schools on this list are colleges that charge by the credit hour rather than a flat program price. Their median annual in-district tuition is $3,120; a short certificate typically costs a fraction of that.
The median emergency medical technician in Nebraska earns $41,710 a year ($20.05 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $44,470 nationally. The top 10% earn $68,670 or more.
Creighton University in Omaha reported the most EMT graduates in Nebraska: 29 in 2023–24.
EMT courses commonly run one academic semester or an accelerated few weeks, plus clinical or field ride-along hours.
Most states use the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) cognitive exam plus a psychomotor (skills) exam for initial licensure.